Shadow Bata 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, retro, playful, bold, graphic, showcard, add depth, grab attention, retro display, novelty styling, inline, outlined, offset, dimensional, high-impact.
A bold, geometric sans with a hollowed interior and a consistent outline that creates a crisp, poster-like silhouette. An offset secondary stroke forms a strong drop-shadow, giving each glyph a dimensional, cut-out effect with a clear light–dark separation. Counters are generous and mostly circular, terminals are clean and squared, and curves are smooth with a slightly cartoonish roundness. Proportions lean wide in many letters and figures, with straightforward construction and even rhythm that keeps the shadow treatment legible across the set.
Best suited to headlines and short display copy where the shadow and hollow interior can read clearly. It works well for posters, event titles, storefront-style signage, product packaging, and logo marks that want a bold, dimensional look. For longer passages, it’s most effective in larger sizes or with generous spacing to preserve the internal details.
The overall tone feels mid-century and display-forward, combining a cheerful, novelty energy with a confident sign-painting presence. The pronounced shadow and hollow core add a theatrical, attention-grabbing character that reads as fun, upbeat, and a bit nostalgic.
The design appears intended to deliver immediate impact through a classic outlined-inline construction paired with a consistent offset shadow, creating depth without relying on gradients or effects. It aims to evoke a vintage showcard feel while staying clean and geometric for straightforward, scalable display use.
The shadow direction is consistent across glyphs, producing a stable 3D illusion that remains recognizable even in dense text. Numerals are especially punchy and rounded, and the inline/hollow treatment helps prevent heavy black shapes from filling in at larger sizes.